Page 12 of For a Lady's Lust

After a moment of silence, Isaac broke it by saying, “The trip to your parents’ home was successful. They were distressed to hear of your accident, but were very glad to hear that you were resting here for the night.”

Louisa cleared her throat and said, “Thank you so very much for going to inform them. I feel that I have so many things to be indebted to you for that when I have recovered, I will not know where to begin to repay you!”

Louisa expected Isaac to laugh at her comment, but instead, he looked rather serious. “Louisa,” he replied, leaning in towards her, “I have not done any of this with an expectation that you will repay me in any way. I hope that you do not think that I have.”

“Oh, no, of course not!” Louisa reassured him. “I was only saying that because I feel too guilty that you have done so much for me, and I have been able to do nothing for you in return. This is all my own guilt, not any belief of mine that you expected any sort of repayment!”

“I am very relieved to hear that,” Isaac said. “I would never want you to feel indebted to me, especially because …”

Isaac stopped talking mid-sentence. He abruptly stood up and said, “I do apologize, I realized that I forgot ... something important that I must do tonight. Do excuse me.”

Isaac positively darted out of the room, leaving Louisa speechless.Was he about to say he didn’t want me to feel indebted to him because he has feelings for me? Goodness, this night is so full of surprises that I fear if I stay awake for much longer, something much worse might happen!

Bearing that thought in mind, Louisa blew out the lamp beside her guest bed and buried herself under the luscious covers.I’d better appreciate all of these luxuries as much as I can right now because they’ll all be gone tomorrow!

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